DESACRALIZES Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

desacralizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of desacralize

as in desanctifies

to remove the sacred qualities or status of complained that contemporary society has desacralized and trivialized the celebration of Christmas

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The money could be forfeited if the company violates its contractual agreement.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2026
The students are challenging those actions in federal court, arguing that FIU's policy – and its application to their silent demonstration – violates their First Amendment rights.

— Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

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